Disorders of mental health for LPN (PNRS 113)

This course is designed for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) who wish to enhance their skills in working with clients experiencing mental health issues and their families.

Theory related to mental health disorders including neurobiology and psychopharmacology are reviewed in this course. Major mental health disorders are reviewed. 

LPNs may register for specific professional development purposes, or as part of the LPN Mental Health Nursing certificate program. Students interested in completing the certificate program must apply for admission and be accepted into the program. Details of the required documents are available on the program web page. Please note that a maximum of two courses completed for professional development may be applied toward satisfaction of certificate program requirements.

By the end of this course, students will:

• meet the learning objectives outlined in each section of the course material;
• understand common mental health disorders and treatment modalities;
• identify nursing interventions for working with people experiencing mental health disorders;
• develop self-awareness into own attitudes toward the various disorders of mental health; and
• stigma and cultural context is considered throughout review of the various mental health disorders.

$875.00

Textbooks not included in tuition fee. Contact the Douglas College Bookstore for prices and ordering information.

Completion of English 12 with a minimum grade of “C” or proof of equivalent.

For course taken on a stand-alone basis:  proof of LPN license status and/or proof of LPN program completion with transcript or copy of diploma/degree.

Topics include:

• neurobiology and psychopharmacology;
• anxiety and related disorders;
• somatic symptom disorders;
• trauma and stressor-related disorders;
• mood disorders and suicide;
• schizophrenic disorders;
• substance-related disorders;
• personality disorders;
• eating disorders;
• neurocognitive disorders;
• anger, hostility, and aggression. 

Videbeck, S. Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (latest edition)

Ralph, I. Psychotropic Agents (latest edition)

Available through the Douglas College Bookstore.

Self-paced, instructor supported, online course in Blackboard.

Due to the nature of an online delivery, the student will be expected be proficient in computer skills including email, adding attachments, navigating the internet etc. Resources for getting started with Blackboard are available online to help get the student comfortable in the Blackboard environment.

• 5 short written assignments
• 3 multiple-choice exams

Minimum grade to pass is C (60%).

This course may be taken for professional development, or as part of the LPN Mental Health Nursing Certificate.